3:19 PDC chairman Barry Hearn has revealed the players competing in the 2020 Premier League and confirmed the format of the competition PDC chairman Barry Hearn has revealed the players competing in the 2020 Premier League and confirmed the format of the competitionNathan Aspinall and Glen Durrant will make their Premier League Darts debuts this year with history-maker Fallon Sherrock included as one of nine 'Challengers'. UK Open champion Aspinall and three-time BDO world champion Durrant were among nine 'Contenders' in last year's competition and, after stellar seasons, the pair are rewarded with a spot among the elite nine. Two-time Premier League champion Gary Anderson is back after missing last year's event with a back injury, while two-time major winner and world No 7 Daryl Gurney makes his third consecutive appearance and 2018 runner-up Michael Smith is also included as a wildcard. Seven other names will be revealed in due course but world youth champion Luke Humphries, who enjoyed another impressive Ally Pally showing, could feature. Coverage of the Premier League will be available every Thursday on Sky Sports from the opening night on February 6 in Aberdeen through to the Play-Offs on May 21.

Source: Sky sports January 01, 2020 21:33 UTC